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3D0038800A

CD-RW2000
CD Rewritable Recorder
Professional

OWNER’S MANUAL

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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

This appliance has a serial number
located on the rear panel. Please record
the model number and serial number
and retain them for your records.
Model number
Serial number

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Important Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)

For U.S.A
TO THE USER

DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or
the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the
fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid
a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains
supply.
If this product is not provided with a mains plug, or one has to be
fitted, then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
GREEN-AND-YELLOW
BLUE
BROWN

: EARTH
: NEUTRAL
: LIVE

WARNING: This apparatus must be earthed.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your plug proceed as follows:

This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses,
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residental area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which
case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications to this equipment not
expressly approved by TEAC CORPORATION
for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

The wire which is coloured GREEN-and-YELLOW must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter
E or by the safety earth symbol ç or coloured GREEN or GREENand-YELLOW.
For the consumers in Europe

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only a correctly rated approved type should
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.

WARNING
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this
product may cause radio interference in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures.
Pour les utilisateurs en Europe
AVERTISSEMENT
Il s’agit d’un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement
domestique, cet appareil peut provoquer des interférences
radio, dans ce cas l’utilisateur peut être amené à prendre
des mesures appropriées.
Für Kunden in Europa
Warnung
Dies is eine Einrichtung, welche die Funk-Entstörung nach
Klasse A besitzt. Diese Einrichtung kann im Wohnbereich
Funkstörungen versursachen ; in diesem Fall kann vom
Betrieber verlang werden, angemessene Maßnahmen
durchzuführen und dafür aufzukommen.

TASCAM CD-RW2000

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
… Read all of these Instructions.
… Save these Instructions for later use.
… Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
1) Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
2) Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings — All warnings on the product and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5) Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6) Attachments — Do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7) Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water — for
example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet
basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8) Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by
the manufacturer.
9) A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

10) Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it
from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided
or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
11) Power Sources — This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12) Grounding or Polarization — This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than
the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician
to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
13) Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable
system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and builtup static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge
unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

"Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to
Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP

ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

15) Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
16) Power Lines — An outside antenna system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17) Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric
shock.
18) Object and Liquid Entry — Never push objects of any kind into
this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points
or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
19) Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
20) Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions:
a) when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) if liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) if the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) if the product does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e) if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f ) when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this
indicates a need for service.
21) Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
22) Safety Check — Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.
23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The product should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
24) Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.

TASCAM CD-RW2000 3

SAFETY INFORMATION
This product has been designed and manufactured according to FDA regulations "title 21, CFR, chapter 1, subchapter J, based on
the Radiation Control for Health and Safety Act of 1968", and is classified as a class 1 laser product. There is no hazardous invisible laser radiation during operation because invisible laser radiation emitted inside of this product is completely confined in the
protective housings.
The label required in this regulation is shown in 1.
CAUTION
- DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING A SCREWDRIVER.
- USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY
RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
- IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, CONTACT YOUR NEAREST QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL, AND DO NOT USE THE
PRODUCT IN ITS DAMAGED STATE.

Optical pickup: Type : KRS-202A or KRS-220B
Manufacturer : SONY Corporation
Laser output : Less than 0.1 mW (Play) and 32 mW
Laser output : (Record) on the objective lens
Wavelength
: 777 - 787 nm

TASCAM CD-RW2000

Table of Contents
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L

1 – Introduction
1.1
1.2

About CD-R and CD-RW discs ......... 6
Finalizing ............................................ 7
1.2.1
1.2.2

1.3

“Recordable” discs .................................... 7
About this manual ...................................... 7

Unpacking the CD-RW2000 .............. 7
1.3.1

1.4

Rack-mounting the unit ............................. 7

Environmental considerations ......... 7
1.4.1
1.4.2
1.4.3
1.4.4
1.4.5
1.4.6
1.4.7

Beware of condensation ........................... 8
Never use a stabilizer or printable discs . 8
Handling of compact discs ....................... 8
Additional notes with regard to CD-R and
CD-RW discs .............................................. 8
Recommended media ................................ 9
Default settings .......................................... 9
Dimensional drawing ................................. 9

2 – Features of the CD-RW2000
2.1

2.2

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z

2.3

1
2
3
4

2.4

3.1

Simple playback operations .......... 15
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3

3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7

Time display modes .................................15
Track search .............................................15
Playback modes .......................................15

Programmed order playback ......... 16
Repeat play ...................................... 16
CALL playback ................................ 17
Auto Ready function ....................... 17
Auto Cue function ........................... 17
Incremental play ............................. 17

4 – Recording
4.1

Input selection ................................ 18
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3

4.2

4.3

Playing back tracks ..................................19
Time display while recording ..................19
Manual track division ...............................20
Restricting the number of tracks ............20
Full disc .....................................................20

Advanced recording ....................... 20
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5

4.4
4.5

Signal volume ...........................................18
Input monitoring .......................................18
Frequency conversion .............................18

Basic recording ............................... 19
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5

Synchronized recording ..........................20
Automatic track division ..........................23
Digital direct ..............................................24
Rec mute function ....................................24
Fade-in and fade-out ................................24

Copy-protection .............................. 25
Rehearsal ......................................... 25
4.5.1
4.5.2

Rehearsal for synchronized recording ...26
Rehearsal for track division ....................27

5 – After recording
5.1

Finalizing ......................................... 28
5.1.1

5.2

Unfinalizing CD-RW discs .......................28

Erasing ............................................. 28
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3

Remote control unit ........................ 13
OPEN/CLOSE key ..............................13
Number keys (0 through 10
and +10) ..............................................13
CLEAR key .........................................13
REPEAT key .......................................13

Word sync connections ...........................14
Control connections ................................14

3 – Playback operations

Rear panel ........................................ 12
ANALOG INPUT (L, R) (UNBALANCED)
12
ANALOG OUTPUT (L, R)
(UNBALANCED) .................................12
ANALOG INPUT (L, R) (BALANCED) 12
ATT (attenuation for right balanced
analog output) ...................................12
ANALOG OUTPUT (L, R)
(BALANCED) ......................................12
ATT (attenuation for left balanced
analog output) ...................................12
REMOTE IN (FROM RC-RW2000) .....12
CONTROL I/O .....................................12
75W switch .........................................12
WORD SYNC IN .................................12
DIGITAL INPUT, OUTPUT
(AES/EBU) ..........................................12
DIGITAL COAXIAL (IN, OUT) ............12
DIGITAL OPTICAL (IN, OUT) .............12
~ IN (AC power inlet) .........................12

Connections .................................... 13
2.4.1
2.4.2

Front panel ....................................... 11
POWER switch ......................................... 11
Disc tray .................................................... 11
OPEN/CLOSE key .................................... 11
RHSL key .................................................. 11
FADER key ................................................ 11
INPUT SELECT ......................................... 11
WORD indicator ....................................... 11
Display ...................................................... 11
MENU key ................................................. 11
DISPLAY key ......................................11
MULTI DIAL control ...........................11
PHONES jack and LEVEL control ....11
REC LEVEL controls .........................11
FINALIZE key .....................................11
ERASE key .........................................11
STOP key ...........................................11
PLAY key ............................................12
PAUSE key .........................................12
RECORD key ......................................12
SYNC REC key ...................................12
CALL key ............................................12

DISPLAY key ..................................... 13
MENU key .......................................... 13
ENTER key ........................................ 13
FADER key ........................................ 13
MONITOR key ................................... 13
PLAY MODE key ............................... 13
FINALIZE key .................................... 13
ERASE key ........................................ 13
RECORD key ..................................... 13
SYNC REC key .................................. 13
REC MUTE key .................................. 13
SEARCH keys ................................... 13
SKIP keys .......................................... 13
STOP key ........................................... 13
PAUSE key ........................................ 13
CALL key ........................................... 13
PLAY key ........................................... 13

Erasing tracks ..........................................28
Erasing a whole disc ................................29
Refreshing a disc .....................................29

6 – Reference and specifications
6.1
6.2

Troubleshooting ............................. 30
Specifications

CD-RW2000 5

1 – Introduction
The CD-RW2000 CD rewritable recorder allows you
to make your own CDs from a variety of sources—
other CDs, MD recordings, analog cassette tapes, and
records.
Tracks can be recorded all at one time, or added, until
the disc is “finalized”, allowing it to be played on CD
players.

ful licensor, your unauthorized recording,
reproduction or distribution thereof may result in
severe criminal penalties under copyright laws and
international copyright treaties. If you are uncertain
about your rights, contact your legal advisor. Under
no circumstances will TEAC Corporation be responsible for the consequences of any illegal copying performed using the CD-RW2000.

NOTE

Some models of CD player may be unable to play
certain discs produced using the CD-RW2000.

A variety of sophisticated features are incorporated
in the CD-RW2000, allowing a wide degree of
flexibility.
The CD-RW2000 provides analog balanced and
unbalanced audio inputs and outputs for connection
to +4 dBu and –10 dBV equipment respectively.
In addition, AES/EBU, coaxial and optical digital
audio inputs and outputs are provided for recording
from and playing back to suitably-equipped digital
audio equipment.
24-bit digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital converters provide excellent recording and playback
quality.
A sampling frequency convertor is incorporated,
allowing the recording of CDs from digital audio
sources which are at frequencies other than the CD
standard sampling frequency of 44.1 Hz.
Track divisions can be entered manually, or can produced automatically as a response to the input signal
level.
A recording buffer ensures that even the first milliseconds of a track are recorded, and a rehearsal mode
allows the precise positioning of track divisions,
allowing the elimination of false starts or late entries.
“One-touch” fade-ins and fade-outs over a specified
time allow you to edit program material to your specific requirements.
A multi-function “multi dial” control is used to set
and confirm parameter settings.
A wired remote control unit allows control of the
CD-RW2000 from remote locations.
NOTE

This product is designed to help you record and
reproduce sound works to which you own the copyright, or where you have obtained permission from
the copyright holder or the rightful licensor. Unless
you own the copyright, or have obtained the appropriate permission from the copyright holder or the right-

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1.1 About CD-R and CD-RW discs
The CD-RW2000 uses CD-R and CD-RW media,
and can also use CD-R and CD-RW Digital Audio
media.
In this manual, when we refer to “CD-R” and CDRW” discs, we always include “CD-R Digital Audio”
and “CD-RW Digital Audio”, even when this is not
explicitly stated.
CD-R discs can be recorded once only. Once they
have been used for recording, they cannot be erased
or re-recorded. However, if space is available on the
disc, additional material can be recorded. The packaging of CD-R discs will include one of the following logos:

By contrast, a CD-RW disc can be used in much the
same way as a CD-R disc, but the last track or tracks
recorded can be erased before the disc has been
“finalized”, and the space on the disc can be re- used
for other recordings. The packaging of CD-RW discs
will include one of the following logos:

However, you should note that an audio CD created
using a CD-RW disc may not play back satisfactorily
on every audio CD player. It will, naturally, be playable on the CD-RW2000. This is in no way a limitation of the CD-RW2000 itself, but of the difference
between the different types of media and the methods
used to read them.
CD-R discs created on the CD-RW2000, by contrast,
may be played satisfactorily on the majority of audio
CD players.
For details of disc brands that are known to work
well with the CD-RW2000, see 1.4.5, “Recommended media”.

1 – Introduction—Finalizing
1.2 Finalizing
Although audio data may be written on a CD-R or
CD-RW disc, a standard CD player will not be able
to read the data (i.e. play back the audio) until a final
table of contents (TOC) has been written at the start
of the disc.
The process of writing this table of contents is known
as “finalizing”. Once this has been done, no further
data can be written to the disk. See 5.1, “Finalizing”
for details.

•
•
•
•

The main unit itself
The remote control unit
Two AA batteries for the remote control unit
A rack-mounting screw kit

1.3.1

Rack-mounting the unit

Use the rack-mounting kit to mount the unit in a standard 19-inch equipment rack, as shown below.
Remove the feet of the unit before mounting it.
See 1.4, “Environmental considerations” below for
details of ventilation, etc.

In the case of a CD-RW disc which has been finalized, the whole of the disc may be erased, or the disc
may be “refreshed”, and the disc re-used.
In addition, a CD-RW disc that has been finalized
may be “unfinalized”, i.e. the TOC is removed. This
allows further tracks to be recorded to the disc, provided that there is space on the disc.

1.2.1

“Recordable” discs

In this manual, we use the term “recordable” disc to
describe a CD-R or CD-RW disc that has not been
finalized, i.e. further recording is possible on the
disc.

1.2.2

About this manual

In this manual, we use the following conventions:
• The names of keys and controls are given in the following typeface: ERASE.
• When the alphanumeric portion of the display
shows a message, this is shown in the following
typeface: Welcome.
• If a preset indicator in the display (i.e. one which
cannot change, but is either on or off) is shown, this
is shown as follows: SHUFFLE.
• When referring to a front or rear panel control or
feature, the following typeface is used to show the
number of the feature (as given in the diagram in
this manual, and the corresponding explanation):
5.
• When referring to a remote control key, the following typeface is used to show the number of the key
(as given in the diagram in this manual, and the
corresponding explanation): 5.

1.3 Unpacking the CD-RW2000
When unpacking the unit, you should find the following items, in addition to this manual:

1.4 Environmental considerations
The CD-RW2000 may be used in most areas, but to
maintain top performance, and prolong operating
life, observe the following environmental conditions:
The nominal temperature should be between 5°C and
35°C (41°F and 95°F). The CD-RW2000 is more
sensitive to extremes of temperature than ordinary
CD players.
Relative humidity should be 30 to 90 degrees noncondensing.
As the unit may become hot during operation, always
leave sufficient space above the unit for ventilation.
If you are mounting the unit in a rack, leave 1U of
space above it.
You should not place the unit on a piece of equipment generating heat, e.g. an amplifier, to avoid possible problems with overheating.
Make sure that the unit is mounted in a level position
for correct operation. Do not mount the unit in a rack
tilted 5° or more from the vertical position.
NOTE

If the mounting surface is more than 5 degrees away
from the horizontal, the tray will not open or close.

TASCAM CD-RW2000 7

1 – Introduction—Environmental considerations
The voltage supplied to the unit should match the
voltage as printed on the rear panel. If you are in any
doubt regarding this matter, consult an electrician.
NOTE

When transporting the unit, always use the original
packing materials. For this reason, we strongly recommend that you save all the packing materials that
came with the CD-RW2000, in case you need to
transport it in the future.

Unlike conventional records, the compact disc has
no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris,
so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove
most particles.
• Wipe in a straight motion from the inside to the
outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light
stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduction quality.

In addition, when transporting the unit, you should tape the
disc tray closed, using an adhesive tape that will not spoil
the finish of the unit.

1.4.1 Beware of condensation
If the unit (or a compact disc) is moved from a cold
to a warm place, or used after a sudden temperature
change, there is a danger of condensation; vapor in
the air could condense on the internal mechanism,
making correct operation impossible. To prevent this,
or if this occurs, leave the player for one or two hours
with the power turned on, then turn the power off and
on again.

1.4.2 Never use a stabilizer or printable
discs
Using commercially available CD stabilizers or
printable recordable discs with this player will damage the mechanism and cause it to malfunction.

• Never use such chemicals as record sprays, antistatic sprays or fluid, benzine or thinner to clean
compact discs. Such chemicals will do irreparable
damage to the disc’s plastic surface.
• Discs should be returned to their cases after use to
avoid serious scratches that could cause the laser
pickup to “skip”.
• Don’t expose discs to direct sunlight or high
humidity and temperature for extended periods.
Long exposure to high temperature can warp the
disc.
• Only use circular compact discs. Avoid using noncircular promotional, etc. discs.

NOTE

Never use a disc that has had a stabilizer mounted to
it. The residual adhesive may cause the disc to stick
to the mechanism of the CD-RW2000. If it sticks to
the mechanism, you will need a technician to get it
out.

1.4.3 Handling of compact discs
Observe the following:
• Always place the compact discs in the trays with
their label facing upward (compact discs can only
be played on one side).
• To remove a disc from its storage case, press down
on the center of the case, and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges.

• Finger marks and dust should be carefully wiped
off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth.

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• To keep the laser pickups clean, don’t touch them.
For the same reason, don’t leave the disc trays
opened unnecessarily.

1.4.4

Additional notes with regard to
CD-R and CD-RW discs

There are additional precautions that you should take
when handling CD-R and CD-RW discs, that are different to those that you should take when handling
ordinary CDs.
• Avoid touching the recording (non-label) side of a
disc on which you will be recording. Recording on
a disc requires a cleaner surface than playing back,
and fingerprints, grease, etc. can cause errors in the
recording process.
• CD-R discs are more sensitive to the effects of heat
and ultraviolet rays than ordinary CDs. It is important that they are not stored in a location where
direct sunlight will fall on them, and which is away

1 – Introduction—Environmental considerations

•
•
•

•

from sources of heat such as radiators or heat-generating electrical devices.
Always store CD-R discs in their “jewel cases” to
avoid dirt and dust accumulating on their surfaces.
Do not put labels or protective sheets on the discs
and do not use any protective coating spray.
When labeling CD-R discs, always use a soft oilbased felt-tipped pen to write the information.
Never use a ball-point or hard-tipped pen, as this
may cause damage to the recorded side.
Dirty discs may be cleaned using a soft dry cloth
and/or a commercial CD cleaning fluid or ethyl
alcohol. Do not use thinner, gasoline, benzene or
LP cleaning fluid, as these will damage the disc.
If you are in any doubt as to the care and handling
of a CD-R disc, read the precautions supplied with
the disc, or contact the disc manufacturer directly.

1.4.5

Recommended media

An up-to-date list of manufacturers who produce
media suitable for use in the CD-RW2000 can be
obtained from your TASCAM dealer, or found on the
TASCAM Web site at http://www.tascam.com.

1.4.6

Default settings

The default settings when the CD-RW2000 is
shipped from the factory are given below.
Setting

Description

Default value

Input selection
Auto track
(A_TRACK)
Auto ready
(A_READY)
Auto cue
(A_CUE)
Incremental play
(INC PLAY)
Word sync
(WORDSYNC)
Copy ID (COPY
Digital direct
(D_DIRECT)
Trigger level
(S_LEVEL)
FADE IN time

4.1, “Input selection”
4.3.2, “Automatic track
division”
3.5, “Auto Ready function”
3.6, “Auto Cue function”

Unbalanced
On

Off

3.7, “Incremental play” Off
2.4.1, “Word sync con- Off
nections”
ID) 4.4, “Copy-protection”
1 generation
4.3.3, “Digital direct”
Off

FADE OUT time

Digital Volume
Play mode
Trim

4.3.1, “Synchronized
recording”
4.3.5, “Fade-in and
fade-out”
4.3.5, “Fade-in and
fade-out”
4.1.1, “Signal volume”
3.1.3, “Playback
modes”
4.5, “Rehearsal”

–54 dB
3 seconds
3 seconds
0 dB
Continue
±0 frames

Dimensional drawing
483mm(19.0")
465mm(18.3"))

76mm (3.0")
88mm (3.5")
98mm (3.9")

1.4.7

Off

435mm(17.1")
21mm(0.8")

284.5mm(11.2")

12mm(0.5")

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2 – Features of the CD-RW2000

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2 – Features of the CD-RW2000—Front panel
2.1 Front panel
1 POWER switch
The power switch is used to switch the unit between
off and on (full operational mode).
When the unit is turned on, the display shows
Welcome!.

2 Disc tray
Discs should be placed label side upwards in the disc
tray.
When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display
briefly shows TOC Reading., with a flashing period following the word “Reading” as the unit
determines the contents of the disc.

3 OPEN/CLOSE key
Use this key to open and close the disc tray. The display shows OPEN when the tray is opening and
CLOSE when the tray is closing.

4 RHSL key
Use this key when recording to set and adjust the
start point of a recording session or the start of a
track on the recorded disc. See 4.5, “Rehearsal” for
details.

5 FADER key
Use this key to start fade-in recordings or to start a
fade-out when recording (see 4.3.5, “Fade-in and
fade-out” for details).

6 INPUT SELECT
Repeated presses of this key cycle through the different audio inputs and the input combinations. See 4.1,
“Input selection” for full details.

7 WORD indicator
This indicator shows that an external word clock
source has been selected (using a menu function)
when using the unit with other digital audio units in a
setup (see 2.4.1, “Word sync connections” for
details).

8 Display
The display is used to show the current status of the
unit, as well as the current menu settings. See 2.2,
“Rear panel” for details.

9 MENU key
Repeated presses of this key cycle through the different menu items used to set parameters.

A DISPLAY key
Repeated presses of this key cycle through the different time display modes. These modes differ, according to whether the unit is playing back or recording a
disc.

B MULTI DIAL control
Use this control to select tracks for playback, to set
parameter values, etc.
Typically, turning the control clockwise will increase
a value, and turning it counterclockwise will
decrease the value. There is no “end-stop” to the control—it may be turned continuously in either
direction.
In addition, when setting menu values, pushing the
control acts like an “enter” key, i.e. the currently-displayed value or setting is confirmed and the display
returns to the time display.

C PHONES jack and LEVEL control
Use a standard pair of stereo headphones, equipped
with a 1/4-inch plug, with this jack.
Adjust the volume from the jack with the control
(turn clockwise for higher volume).

D REC LEVEL controls
Use these concentric controls to adjust the level of
the analog audio signals received at the ANALOG IN
jacks M. Typically, turning one of these controls will
cause the other to turn, but they can be turned independently of each other.
Use the lower (outer) control to adjust the left signal,
and the upper (inner) control to adjust the right
signal.
Turning the controls clockwise past the “5” position
will boost the signals relative to their input level, and
turning them counterclockwise to a position below
“5” will cut the signals relative to their original input
level.

E FINALIZE key
Use this key to finalize recordable discs. See 1.2,
“Finalizing” and 5.1, “Finalizing” for details.

F ERASE key
Use this key (with CD-RW discs only) to erase
tracks, or a whole disc, or to refresh a “bad” disc, or
to unfinalize a finalized disc. See 5.2, “Erasing” for
details.

G STOP key
Use this key to stop playback or recording.

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2 – Features of the CD-RW2000—Rear panel
H PLAY key
Use this key to start or resume playback or recording.

I PAUSE key
Use this key to pause playback or recording.

J RECORD key
Use this key to enter record ready mode (see 4,
“Recording” for details) and also to enter manual
track divisions (see 4.2.3, “Manual track division”).

K SYNC REC key
Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and
off (see 4.3.1, “Synchronized recording” for details).

L CALL key
Use this key for playback from the last pause position
before playback starts (see 3.4, “CALL playback” for
details).

2.2 Rear panel
M ANALOG INPUT (L, R)
(UNBALANCED)
These RCA jacks accept analog audio signals from
suitably-equipped units (–10 dBV, unbalanced).

N ANALOG OUTPUT (L, R)
(UNBALANCED)
These RCA jacks output analog audio signals (at
–10 dBV levels, unbalanced) to suitably-equipped
units.

O ANALOG INPUT (L, R) (BALANCED)
These XLR-type connectors accept analog audio signals from suitably-equipped units (+4 dBu,
balanced). The wiring, as described on the rear panel
of the unit is 1=ground, 2=hot, 3= cold.

R ATT (attenuation for left balanced
analog output)
Use a small Phillips screwdriver with this attenuator
if you need to reduce the output signal level from the
left balanced analog output. As set at the factory, a it
is set to maximum output, and can reduce the level by
20 dB.

S REMOTE IN (FROM RC-RW2000)
Use this connector with the cable from the supplied
RC-RW2000 remote control unit. Do not attempt to
use any other type of remote control unit with the
CD-RW2000.

T CONTROL I/O
Use this 15-pin ‘D’-sub connector to connect the unit
to suitably-equipped equipment, allowing control of
the CD-RW2000. The pinouts of this connector are
given in 2.4.2, “Control connections”.

U 75Ω switch
This switch is used to turn the termination for the
WORD SYNC input (V) on and off. See 2.4.1,
“Word sync connections” for details of word sync
operations.

V WORD SYNC IN
This BNC connector is used to accept word synchronization clock signals from other digital audio equipment in a setup. A menu function is used to select the
source. See 2.4.1, “Word sync connections” for
details of word sync operations.

W DIGITAL INPUT, OUTPUT (AES/EBU)
This pair of XLR-type connectors accepts (female)
and outputs (male) digital audio signals in AES31992 format.

X DIGITAL COAXIAL (IN, OUT)

P ATT (attenuation for right balanced
analog output)

These two RCA jacks accept and output digital audio
in standard IEC60958 Type II consumer format
(SPDIF).

Use a small Phillips screwdriver with this attenuator
if you need to reduce the output signal level from the
right balanced analog output. As set at the factory, a
it is set to maximum output, and can reduce the level
by 20 dB.

Y DIGITAL OPTICAL (IN, OUT)

Q ANALOG OUTPUT (L, R)
(BALANCED)
These XLR-type connectors output analog audio signals to suitably-equipped units (+4 dBu, balanced).
The wiring, as described on the rear panel of the unit
is 1=ground, 2=hot, 3= cold.

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These two TOSLINK optical connectors accept and
output digital audio in standard IEC60958 Type II
consumer format (SPDIF) using optical fiber
connectors.

Z ~ IN (AC power inlet)
Use the supplied power cable to connect the CDRW2000 to the AC power supply. Always ensure that
the voltage supplied is the same as that indicated on
the rear panel of the CD-RW2000. If you are in
doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

2 – Features of the CD-RW2000—Remote control unit
2.3 Remote control unit
1 OPEN/CLOSE key

D RECORD key
Use this key to enter record ready mode (equivalent
to J).

Opens and closes the disc tray (equivalent to 3).

E SYNC REC key

2 Number keys (0 through 10 and +10)

Use this key to turn synchronized recording on and
off (equivalent to K). See 4.3.1, “Synchronized
recording” for details).

Use these keys for direct entry of track numbers
when playing back, or making a programmed play
list.

3 CLEAR key
Use this key to clear a mistaken entry made with the
number keys.

4 REPEAT key
Use this key to change between the various repeat
modes when playing back (see 3.3, “Repeat play”).

5 DISPLAY key

F REC MUTE key
Use this key when recording, to mute the input signal
for about four seconds and then to enter record ready
mode (see 4.3.4, “Rec mute function”).

G SEARCH keys
Use these keys to move the playback position inside
a track.

H SKIP keys

Use this key to switch between the different display
modes available (equivalent to A).

Use these keys to move between tracks when playing
back (equivalent to turning B). They are also used to
set the parameter values, etc.

6 MENU key

I STOP key

Repeated presses of this key cycle through the different menu items used to set parameters (equivalent to
9).

Use this key to stop playback or recording (equivalent to G).

7 ENTER key
Pressing this key is equivalent to pressing the MULTI
DIAL control B to confirm an entry.

8 FADER key
Use this key to start fade-in recordings or to start a
fade-out when recording (equivalent to 5).

9 MONITOR key
Use this key to output the signals received at the currently selected input(s) through the outputs when not
recording or in record ready mode.

A PLAY MODE key
Use this key to choose between the different playback modes (single play, continue play, etc.).

B FINALIZE key
Use this key to finalize recordable discs. See 1.2,
“Finalizing” and 5.1, “Finalizing” for details (equivalent to E).

C ERASE key
Use this key (with CD-RW discs only) to erase
tracks, or a whole disc, or to refresh a “bad” disc, or
to unfinalize a finalized disc. See 5.2, “Erasing” for
details (equivalent to F).

J PAUSE key
Use this key to pause playback or recording (equivalent to I).

K CALL key
Used to start playback from the last pause position
before playback starts (equivalent to L).

L PLAY key
Use this key to start playback, or enter record mode
from record ready mode (equivalent to H).

2.4 Connections
The following should be noted when you connect the
unit to other equipment.
NOTE

Do not connect or disconnect audio or other equipment to
or from the CD-RW2000 while power is supplied to the
units. Always turn off the power when connecting or disconnecting units.

It is possible to connect the unit’s DIGITAL AES/EBU
IN W, DIGITAL COAXIAL IN X and DIGITAL
OPTICAL IN Y to other equipment at the same time.
However, the unit can receive signals from only one
digital input at a time.

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2 – Features of the CD-RW2000—Connections
Audio signals output from the unit are output from
the balanced and unbalanced ANALOG OUT N Q
jacks, as well as from the DIGITAL AES/EBU OUT
W, DIGITAL COAXIAL OUT jack X and DIGITAL
OPTICAL OUT connector Y simultaneously.

2.4.1

Word sync connections

It may be necessary to synchronize the CD-RW2000
to an external audio word clock when playing back
material. One example when this might be used is
when the digital outputs of the CD-RW2000 are connected to a digital mixing console, which is serving
as the word clock source for the setup.
In this case, the WORD SYNC OUT of the word
clock master (the digital mixing console) should be
connected to the WORD SYNC IN V of the CDRW2000.
To select the external WORD SYNC IN signal as the
CD-RW2000’s clock source:
1 With a disc inserted, and the unit in stop mode
(playback stopped), repeatedly press the MENU
key (9 or 6) until the display shows
WORDSYNC>XXX where XXX is either
ON or OFF.
2 Use the MULTI DIAL control B or the SKIP
keys H to set the function to ON.
The WORD indicator 7 will light if a valid
clock source is available, otherwise the display
will alternate the message Word CLK
Err (word clock error) with the time display.
If the CD-RW2000 is receiving a word clock sync
signal, and is also acting as the word clock source for
any units which receive digital audio from the CDRW2000 (remember that AES/EBU and IEC60958
signals are self-clocking), the 75Ω terminator switch
U should be set to OFF.
NOTE

Entering record ready mode (or record mode) with
the word sync enabled will disable the word sync.
The front panel WORD indicator 7 will go out.

If the CD-RW2000 is the last unit in the word clock
chain, the 75Ω terminator switch U should be set to
ON.

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NOTE

There should be one, and only one, word clock source in a
digital audio setup. Multiple word clocks in a setup may
result in damage to equipment.

2.4.2

Control connections
The pinouts of this connector T are:
Pin
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

Function
STOP TALLY OUT
REC/PLAY TALLY OUT
SKIP (forward) IN
SKIP (back) IN
REC-PAUSE TALLY OUT
REC IN
Track increment IN
GND
PLAY TALLY OUT
PAUSE TALLY OUT
FADER START/STOP
STOP IN
PLAY IN
PAUSE IN
+5Va

a.The maximum current supplied from this terminal is
50 mA.

Tally signals are open collector, with a maximum
current of 50 mA. Input signals are active when low
(ground) for ≥ 30 ms.
A fader start/stop control should be wired according
to the following schematic:

STOP

Pin 8 Ground
CONTROL I/O

START
Pin 11 FADER
START/STOP

3 – Playback operations
The CD-RW2000 can be used to play back CDs
(including CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been
recorded and finalized on other types of recorder), as
well as CD-R discs and CD-RW discs that have been
recorded on the unit.

Press the DISPLAY key (A or 5) to cycle through
these time display modes, as described below:
Display shows Meaning
TOTAL
[blank]

3.1 Simple playback operations
1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key (3 or 1) to open
the disc tray.
2 Discs should be inserted in the tray with the
label uppermost.
3 Press the OPEN/CLOSE key (3 or 1) to close
the tray again.
When a disc is loaded into the unit, the display
briefly shows TOC Reading., with a flashing period following the word “Reading” as the unit
determines the contents of the disc. When the TOC
has been read, the display shows (at the top left of the
display) one of the following:
CD
CD-R, NO TOC
CD-RW, NO TOC
CD-RW
[blank]

A commercial pre-recorded CD or a
finalized CD-R
A CD-R which has yet to be finalized
A CD-RW which has yet to be finalized
A finalized CD-RW (this differs from a CD,
as it may be unfinalized and erased)
Unusable or unreadable disc or no disc

1 Press the PLAY key (H or L) to start playback
2 Press the STOP key (G or I) to stop playback
3 Press the PAUSE key (I or J) to pause playback temporarily.
The track number indicators at the bottom of the display light, to show the available unplayed tracks. If
there are thirteen tracks on the disc, for example,
indicators 1 through 13 will light. If there are more
than 20 tracks on a disc, the track number OVER indicator (at the bottom of the display) will light.

3.1.1

Time display modes

When playing back a CD (or in pause mode), there
are four different time display modes.
In each mode, the current track number is given, followed by the time, as given below, e.g.
10Tr 0:48

TOTAL REMAIN
REMAIN

Total elapsed time of the disc
Elapsed time of the current track
Time remaining of the current disc
Time remaining of the current track

NOTE

If programmed playback has been selected (3.2,
“Programmed order playback”), the elapsed time and
total remaining time refer to the programmed material, not the whole disc.

3.1.2

Track search

Use the MULTI DIAL control B or the SKIP keys on
the remote control unit H to jump forward or backward by one track at a time, as shown on the display.
Note that going forward from the last track of the
disc will “wrap round” to track 1, and going backward from the first track of the disc will “wrap
round” to the last track of the disc.
The track number indicators at the bottom of the display shows the selected track (the lit indicator at the
left of the row of indicators).
It is also possible to use the number keys on the
remote control unit 2 to jump directly to a particular
track:
1 To play tracks 1 through 9, simply press the
appropriate key (1 through 9).
2 To play a track whose number is higher than 9,
press the +10 key an appropriate number of
times to set the “tens” digit of the track number, followed by a single key to set the “units”
digit. For example:
Track 13 = +10, 3
Track 30 = +10, +10, +10, 0
On the remote control unit only, the SEARCH keys
Gcan be used to “fast-forward” and “fast-rewind”
through the disc.

3.1.3

Playback modes

The unit can be set to play back the whole disc in the
order in which it was created, the tracks of the disc in
a random (shuffled) order, or a programmed order
(see 3.2, “Programmed order playback”).

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3 – Playback operations—Programmed order playback
NOTE

Selecting the playback mode is only possible using
the remote control unit. It is not possible to select the
playback mode using the main unit alone.

1 Press the PLAY MODE key A repeatedly to
cycle the display through the following:
• Program (see 3.2, “Programmed order playback” below). The red PROGRAM display indicator
lights in this mode.
• Shuffle (random track order). In this mode,
each track is played once before the disc repeats.
Using the track search functions will move backwards or forwards through the random order, e.g. if
track 7 is followed by track 10, it is possible to use
the track search keys to go back to track 7, which is
remembered as being before immediately before
track 10. The red SHUFFLE display indicator lights
in this mode.
• Continue. Normal playback mode. Programming is cancelled, and playback continues in
the normal order.
The selected mode is shown in large characters and
disappears from the display a few seconds after
selecting the mode, when the display returns to its
previous mode.

3.2 Programmed order playback
The steps to set up to 25 program steps (tracks) to be
played back in a specified order are as follows:
1 Press the PLAY MODE key A until the display
shows Program.
2 The display changes to show
0Tr 0:00 00,
meaning that no program steps have yet had
tracks assigned to them.
3 Use the number keys to enter a track number
(including the +10 key to enter values greater
than 9, as described in 3.1.2, “Track search”).
There is no need to press ENTER.
The track entered is assigned to the program
step, and the display changes, showing the
track number, the total time of the program so
far, and the step number, e.g.
2Tr14:56 03.
4 The next program step can then be entered.
NOTE

Steps 3 and 4 above can be carried out from the
main unit by turning and pushing the MULTI DIAL
control B.

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5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 above until the program is
complete.
6 Press the PLAY key (H or L) to start playback
at the first program step.
The display shows the track, the current time
display, and the program step number.
While in programmed playback mode, using
the SKIP keys H or the MULTI DIAL control B
moves backwards and forwards in the order
set in the program.
Use the PAUSE key (I or J) to halt playback temporarily or the STOP key (G or I) to stop playback
of the program.
If the STOP key is used, when playback is restarted,
it starts from the first program step.
Clear the program by pressing PLAY MODE A until
the display shows Continue. The program is
also cleared when the disc tray is opened, and if the
STOP key is pressed when playback is stopped in
programmed order mode.
The programmed play order is not memorized when
power is turned off.
If an attempt is made to enter more than 25 program
steps, the message PGM Full ! appears on
the display.

3.3 Repeat play
The unit can repeat the whole of the disc (or program) or the current track only.
NOTE

Selecting the repeat mode is only possible using the
remote control unit. It is not possible to select the
repeat mode using the main unit alone.

1 The unit should be in playback, pause or stop
mode.
2 Continue to press the REPEAT key 4 so that
the display shows Repeat 1 (the REPEAT 1
indicator lights) to repeat one track, or
Repeat ALL (the REPEAT ALL indicator
lights) to repeat the whole disc or program.
3 If playback has not started, restart it.
To cancel repeat mode, press the REPEAT key so that
the display shows Repeat OFF and the
REPEAT indicator goes out.

3 – Playback operations—CALL playback
3.4 CALL playback
The CALL keys (L and K) allow the unit’s playback position to be returned to the point at which
playback last started from pause mode. If there is no
“call point” (i.e. playback starting from pause),
pressing the CALL key will have no effect. It should
also be noted that this call function is available in
play and pause modes only.
Note that the call mode is not available when shuffle
mode has been selected (see 3.1.3, “Playback
modes”) and there is no “call point” set.

3.5 Auto Ready function
This function allows the playing back of a single
track, and the automatic cueing of the next track
ready for playback.
The unit is cued to the start of the track as determined
by the subcode, not the start of the audio signal,
unless the AUTO CUE function is on (see 3.6, “Auto
Cue function”).
The unit will enter pause mode in the continue, shuffle and programmed play modes, after the location
has taken place.
If repeat is active (see 3.3, “Repeat play”), the unit
will enter play ready mode at the start of the next
track (REPEAT ALL), or the start of the track which is
being repeated (REPEAT 1).

tion of the track as indicated by the subcode, but at
the first position of the track where the audio level
exceeds a set trigger level.
The trigger level is the same as the recording trigger
level, as set in 4.3.1, “Synchronized recording”. Consult this section on how to set the trigger level.
To set the Auto Cue function on:
1 Repeatedly press the MENU key (9 or 6)
until the display shows A_CUE > XXX
where XXX is either ON or OFF.
2 Use the MULTI DIAL control B or the SKIP
keys H to set the function to ON.
When the function is on, the A-CUE display indicator is lit.
NOTE

When using the Auto Cue function, there may be a
short “click” sound output through the DIGITAL
COAXIAL and OPTICAL OUT terminals (X and Y)
as the unit locates to the audible start of the track just
before it enters pause mode. However, this sound will
not be output through the DIGITAL AES/EBU OUT
terminal W.

3.7 Incremental play

To set the function:

Incremental playback means that when the STOP key
G or I is pressed (or if a STOP signal is received
through the CONTROL connector T) while a track
is being played back, the playback position will be at
the start of the next track.

1 Repeatedly press the MENU key (9 or 6)
until the display shows A_READY>XXX
where XXX is either ON or OFF.

If the PLAY key H is pressed while the incremental
playback mode is on, playback starts from the start of
the next track.

2 Use the MULTI DIAL control B or the SKIP
keys H to set the function to ON.

To set the incremental play mode on:

When the function is on, the A-READY display
indicator is lit.

3.6 Auto Cue function
The Auto Cue function allows you to set up the unit
so that when a track is selected for playback in pause
mode (cued), playback will start, not at the first posi-

1 Repeatedly press the MENU key (9 or 6)
until the display shows INC PLAY>XXX
where XXX is either ON or OFF.
2 Use the MULTI DIAL control B or the SKIP
keys H to set the function to ON.
Although there is no indication when the incremental play mode is selected, you will notice
that is in operation whenever you stop playback of a track.

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4 – Recording
Before you start recording using the CD-RW2000,
make sure that you understand the following key
points:
• Once you have recorded on a CD-R disc, the data
cannot be erased from it.
• You can add tracks to an unfinalized recordable
disc. Once finalized, a CD-R disc is “fixed” and
behaves in the same way as a pre-recorded disc.
Finalized CD-RW discs, however, can be erased,
refreshed and re-recorded.

4.1 Input selection
To select the input to be recorded, press the INPUT
SELECT key on the main unit 6.
Repeated presses of the key cycle through the following options:
Un Bal
Balance
Optical
Coaxial
AES/EBU

Unbalanced analog
Balanced analog
Optical digital
Coaxial digital
AES/EBU digital

In the case of the AES/EBU, coaxial or optical inputs
being selected, the boxed DIGITAL indicator shows on
the display, and the appropriate indicator: AES/EBU,
COAXIAL or OPTICAL, lights on the display.
If the analog signal is selected the boxed ANALOG
indicator lights on the display, together with the
BALANCE indicator in the case of balanced analog
inputs.

4.1.1

Signal volume

• The analog signals received at the ANALOG IN
jacks are controlled with the REC LEVEL controls
D.
• Digital signal levels (from whatever the source) as
well as the level of analog signals once they have
passed through the REC LEVEL controls are
adjusted in the following way:
1 Press the RECORD key (J or D) to place the
unit in record ready mode.
2 Repeatedly press the MENU key (9 or 6)
until the display shows VOLUME XXXdB
where XXX is the current setting.
3 Use the MULTI DIAL control B or the SKIP
keys H to adjust the input volume between
-60dB and +18db (relative to the origi-

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nal input level). There is also a ---- setting
which represents a complete signal cut.
NOTE

If digital direct is selected, as described below (4.3.3,
“Digital direct”), the digital volume is bypassed and
this menu item disappears. However, once the digital
direct mode is turned off, the menu reappears, the
settings previously made here will take effect, and
the input volume may suddenly change.

4.1.2

Input monitoring

When the unit is in record ready, or record mode, the
input signal is output from the OUT jacks (digital and
analog), allowing you to hear the input signal.
The meters also show the current signal level.
However, it is only possible to record, or to enter
record ready mode, when a recordable disc is
inserted. To allow monitoring of the input signal at
other times, or when the unit is stopped, use the
MONITOR key on the remote control unit 9.
The RECORD key J on the main unit will also enter
monitor mode from stop mode when there is no
recordable disc in the unit (when there is a recordable
disc in the unit, pressing the RECORD key enters
record ready mode).
The word MONITOR appears on the display to
show that the output signal is an echo of the input
signal(s). The meters show the current input level.
Exit the monitor mode by using the STOP key.

4.1.3

Frequency conversion

The sampling frequency for CDs is 44.1 kHz. The
CD-RW2000 will always record (and play back) CDs
at this frequency.
However, if recording through a digital connection
(either AES/EBU, coaxial or optical) and the source
has been recorded at a frequency other than
44.1 kHz, or is being played back at a non-standard
speed using a varispeed unit (more than 0.02% away
from the standard), the CD-RW2000’s internal frequency converter can automatically convert the
incoming frequency to 44.1 kHz.
NOTE

If the sampling frequency convertor is turned off
using the digital direct function (4.3.3, “Digital
direct”), recording from digitally-connected devices is
only possible when the source frequency is 44.1 kHz.
If an attempt is made to record from a digitally-connected source at a different frequency, the error message Not Fs44.1k!is displayed.

4 – Recording—Basic recording
4.2 Basic recording
NOTE

According to the “Red Book” (the specification for
audio CDs), a track cannot be less than four seconds
in length, and there can be a maximum of 99 tracks
on an audio CD. Bear these limitations in mind when
recording.
If you press either the STOP or the PAUSE key within four
seconds of starting recording, the unit will continue recording until four seconds have elapsed (since the start of
recording) and then stop or pause as appropriate.

After selecting the input source (4.1, “Input selection”), it is possible to start recording.
The basic record procedure is as follows:
1 Load a recordable disc is into the unit. As the
disc is loaded, the display shows TOC
Reading.
When the disc has been loaded, the display
indicators show CD-R, NO TOC, or CD-RW, NO TOC,
as appropriate.
2 Press the RECORD key (J or D). The unit
enters record ready mode, as shown by the REC
and pause indicators on the display. As the unit
enters record ready mode, the display shows
Now OPC (Optimum Power Control), as
the unit prepares to record on the disc.
If the digital source selected (see 4.1, “Input
selection”) is not connected properly, or is not
powered up, the message D-IN
UNLOCK! (digital input is unlocked) will be
displayed to show that the system is not ready
to record.
3 Adjust the level of the source, following the
guidelines in 4.1.1, “Signal volume”.
NOTE

The red OVER indicators on the meters should never
light. Unlike analog equipment, digital audio units
produce extremely unpleasant sounds when distorted, and there is no “headroom” after the 0 mark. If
recording digitally from a commercially-produced CD,
the volume set in the menu should be 0dB. This will
maintain all the dynamic range of the source CD
without clipping. Only boost the signal if the source is
exceptionally quiet.

An analog signal input at nominal level, with no cut
or boost from the volume controls, is equivalent to a
reading of –16 dB on the meters (on other words, 0 is
equivalent to 16 dBFS).

4 Press the PLAY key (H or L) to start
recording.
Note that there is no need to “cue up” the
recording position—the unit always finds the
next available location on the disc and start
recording to it.
5 Press the PAUSE key (I or J) to pause
recording temporarily. The pause indicator on
the display shows this.
Pressing PLAY again restarts recording with a
new track number.
6 Press STOP (G or I) to stop recording. When
recording stops, the display shows PMA
Writing (Program Memory Area) and
the REC indicator flashes for a few seconds as
the unit writes to the disc.
NOTE

While the “PMA Writing” message is displayed, all
keys are disabled, and the unit is actually writing to
disc. Do not disconnect the power or subject the unit
to severe vibration or shocks at this time, as this will
prevent proper recording of the information.

When this message disappears, you must press
the RECORD key (step 2) before restarting the
recording. Recording restarts with a new track
number.
NOTE

Remember that every time recording is paused or
stopped, when recording is restarted, a new track will
always be started. It is not possible to record in two
“stages” within one track.

4.2.1

Playing back tracks

Although an unfinalized disc cannot be played back
on an ordinary CD player, the CD-RW2000 can play
back tracks that have been recorded.
Use the MULTI DIAL control B or the SKIP keys H
to select a track for playback.

4.2.2

Time display while recording

While a recordable disc is being played back, the
four time display modes available in normal playback as described in 3.1.1, “Time display modes”:
TOTAL, TOTAL REMAIN, track REMAIN and elapsed track
time.
However, during recording there are fewer options
available (obviously, the unit cannot see into the
future and know how much time remains of the track
which is being currently recorded!).

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4 – Recording—Advanced recording
When in record or record ready mode, repeated
presses of the DISPLAY key (A or 5) cycle
between displaying the remaining time left for
recording on the disc (TOTAL REMAIN) and the elapsed
time of the track currently being recorded (no indicator lit).
When playback is stopped at the start of a recordable
disc, there are only two options available: TOTAL (the
total time recorded so far on the disc) and TOTAL
REMAIN (the total time available on the disc for further
recording).

The number of remaining tracks can be changed during recording using the MULTI DIAL control.

4.2.5

Full disc

If recording a long program, and the number of
tracks has not been restricted, when there is no space
remaining on the disc for recording, as shown by the
time display (see 4.2.2, “Time display while recording”), just before the end of the disc is reached, the
unit starts a fade-out over a few seconds (the display
shows FADE OUT).

It is possible to divide the recording into tracks “on
the fly” while recording.

When the fade-out has finished, the display shows
Disc Full!! for a few seconds, and the unit
then goes into stop mode (the display shows PMA
Writing).

There are three options available for track division:
automatic division triggered by the subcode when
making a digital recording, track divisions triggered
by a rise in sound level, and manual settings.

If the disc is a CD-RW, the final track can be erased,
if required (see 5.2.1, “Erasing tracks”) and the disc
then finalized. If the disc is a CD-R, it must be finalized prior to use (see 5.1, “Finalizing”).

To make manual track divisions, while recording is
taking place, press the RECORD key (J or D) . The
current track number is incremented by one.

4.3 Advanced recording

For details of automatic track division while recording, see 4.3.2, “Automatic track division”.

These sections cover more advanced recording
techniques.

4.2.3

Manual track division

4.3.1

NOTE

Synchronized recording

Synchronized recording means that recording will
begin automatically when a signal is received, and
will stop when the signal ends.

4.2.4

1 A recordable disc must be loaded.

Restricting the number of tracks

When making a recording using the CD-RW2000, it
is possible to restrict the number of tracks that may
be recorded at one time. This applies whether the
tracks are being divided manually, as described
above (4.2.3, “Manual track division”) or being
divided automatically (4.3.2, “Automatic track division”).
At any time within record or record ready mode, turn
the MULTI DIAL control B or use the SKIP keys H.
This sets the number of remaining tracks, as shown
to the right of the time display. The maximum number here is limited by the standard limit of 99 tracks,
and the number of tracks currently recorded.
Every time a track division is made, the number
shown at the right of the display goes down by one.
When the number shown is 1, and a track division is
made, the display shows PMA Writing and
the unit enters stop mode.

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To enable or disable synchronized recording:

2 With the unit in record ready or record mode,
press the SYNC REC key (Kor E).
The display shows SYNC ON briefly, and
then changes to the track and time display.
When synchronized recording is enabled, the
SYNC indicator lights in the display.
The SYNC REC key is also used to turn off synchronized recording (the display briefly shows
SYNC OFF and then returns to the track
and time display).
The signal level which may be used with synchronized recording operations as well as some playback
operations (3.6, “Auto Cue function”) here called the
“trigger level” or “threshold”, is set as below:
1 With a recordable disc loaded, press the MENU
key (9 or 6) until the display shows:
S_LVL> xxdB, where xx is the current
value.

4 – Recording—Advanced recording
2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control B or use the
SKIP keys Hto change the value between DD,
-24, -30, -36, -42, -48, -54,
-60, -66, and -72 dB.

The conditions under which an input signal is used as
the trigger to start recording are:
• when recording digitally, a digital start signal is
detected, and audio is subsequently detected

Low numerical values of this setting (towards –24)
mean that it takes a louder signal to trigger the start
of the synchronized recording. A high numerical
value (towards –72) means that a relatively quiet signal will trigger the start of recording.
The DD setting is a special case. It is not a signal
level, but refers to the start of a track, as encoded in
the digital input signal. It is therefore only used when
a digital input is received on the COAXIAL or
OPTICAL digital inputs (but not the AES/EBU
inputs).
NOTE

If the CD-RW2000 is used to record a digital audio
source which is connected using analog connections,
even if the DD setting above is made, the trigger
level will automatically be set to -54dB.
Also note these points when making digital recordings from
a CD player or a DAT player when using the DD setting.
Since the DD setting pays no attention to the sound level,
but only to received subcode, it is possible that when the
CD-RW2000 is in record ready mode and a CD is selected
as the digital recording source, and the source CD is
changed, when the source player reads the TOC of the
source disc, when the first track is read, a spurious signal
will be sent to the CD-RW2000, which will start recording.
Also, when a digitally-connected DAT is used as the
source, and the tape is wound fast (forward or backward) to
cue the source tape to the start of the desired track, you
should remember that START IDs will be sent from the DAT
deck while the fast wind is proceeding. These START IDs
will also trigger recording if the CD-RW2000 is in record
ready mode, and the DD setting is selected.
For these reasons, we suggest that you only switch on the
DD setting when the source CD player or DAT deck is in
STOP mode.

level

Track start signal
received
Start of recording

S_LVL

time

or
• the sound level rises above the threshold (see
below) after having been below the threshold for
one second or more. Note that the diagram below
represents a special case (the source is stopped or
paused) of the more general condition, as explained
later:
level

S_LVL

Start of recording

noise
level
time

To start synchronized recording when the source is
stopped or in pause mode:
1 The unit must be in record ready mode, and
the SYNC indicator in the display must be lit, as
explained above.
2 Start playing the source. The pause indicator
disappears from the display, and the unit starts
recording.
The conditions under which synchronized recording
stops are:
• when recording digitally, an appropriate digital signal is detected. If the signal is detected from a CD,
the unit enters record ready mode after 2 seconds.

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4 – Recording—Advanced recording
If the signal is detected from an MD, the unit enters
record ready mode immediately:
level

CD stop

REC pause

take place (the rehearsal facility can be used here
(4.5, “Rehearsal”) to help):
level

Start of track is not registered
Noise is higher
than threshold

2
seconds
S_LVL

time

Because synchronized recording can be turned on
and off while recording is taking place, it is therefore
possible to record with a synchronized automatic
start, and a manual end, or vice versa.

MD stop
REC pause

level

time

Note that the trigger level is not used here.
or
• the sound level drops below the threshold level for
five seconds
level

time

When the source material is being played back
before synchronized recording is enabled, the conditions under which synchronized recording will start
(after synchronized recording has been enabled) are:
When the signal drops below the threshold for one
second or more and then rises above the threshold
again (this is the general condition, of which starting
synchronized recording from a stopped or paused
source is a special case):

REC pause

At least 1
second

level

Recording
starts

5 seconds
S_LVL
S_LVL

time

If you set the threshold value so that only high-level
signals trigger recording, remember that this will not
record the start of a piece with a slow fade-in:
level
Recording
starts

S_LVL

time

Alternatively, when recording digitally from sources
(MD, CD and DAT) which output track divisions,
synchronized recording starts when a track division
is received, regardless of the level:
Track signal from source
starts recording

This part of the
track is not
recorded

level

time

Also remember that when recording from an analog
source, the threshold should be set so that it is higher
than the “noise floor” (the base level of hiss, pops
and crackles which may come from an older vinyl
recording, for example). If the “noise floor” is higher
than the threshold, synchronized recording will not

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S_LVL

time

To stop synchronized recording:
1 The unit must be in record mode, and the SYNC
indicator in the display must be lit.

4 – Recording—Advanced recording
2 Stop the source. After a few seconds, the unit
enters record ready mode. The time between
the stopping of the source and entering record
ready mode is used to record a gap at the end
of the track.
3 If no changes are made to the unit’s controls,
restarting the source restarts recording, as the
unit is still in sync mode and will start recording again when the source is detected.

threshold for more than two seconds, and sound
has re-started
Track
increment
At least 2
seconds

level

S_LVL

NOTE

When recording in sync mode, you may notice a
slight delay between starting the source, and the CDRW2000 responding. This is due to the way in which
the unit works, storing the data in a memory buffer
before writing it to the disc. The resulting delay is
therefore not a cause for concern—all audio data
received between the start and end points will be
recorded.

4.3.2

Automatic track division

The trigger level, as set above (4.3.1, “Synchronized
recording” can also be used to divide tracks if the ATRACK (auto track) function is enabled. When this
function is enabled, the unit automatically inserts a
track division in the recorded material when:
• recording digitally from MD, CD or DAT, an increment signal is detected and the sound level rises
above the threshold:
Track increment
from source

level

CD-RW
increments
track

S_LVL

time

To enable or disable automatic track division:
1 With a recordable disc inserted, and with the
unit in record ready mode, press the MENU key
(9 or 6) repeatedly until A_TRACK>XX
is shown, where XX may be ON or OFF.
2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control B or use the
SKIP keys Hto change the value to ON or
OFF.
The A-TRACK indicator at the top right of the
display lights when the auto track function is
enabled.
Automatic track division can be turned on or off
while recording is taking place.
NOTE

When recording certain types of material (e.g. certain types of classical music or spoken word) through
the analog connections, since the track divisions are
determined by relative silence, it is possible that spurious track divisions will be inserted. Under these
conditions, it may be better to use manual track division (4.2.3, “Manual track division”).
However, if recording through a digital connection, the track
number will be incremented only when a track division signal is received, followed by a rise in volume.

or
• increment signals are unavailable (e.g. analog
recording or digital sources other than MD. CD or
DAT) and the sound level has dropped below the

level

Track start signal
received
Track incremented

S_LVL

time

A fall and subsequent rise in volume alone when recording
digitally from CD, MD or DAT is not sufficient to trigger an

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4 – Recording—Advanced recording
viously made will take effect, and the input volume
may suddenly change.

automatic track increment.
Digital recording from CD, MD and DAT

level

4.3.4
Long "pause"
in signal, but
track is not
incremented

The rec mute function allows instant cut-off of the
input signal, and records four seconds of silence on
the disc.

S_LVL

time

You may find it helpful to use the track restriction
facility (see 4.2.4, “Restricting the number of
tracks”) together with the automatic track division.
For instance, if you have recorded two albums on one
DAT tape, and you wish to make two separate CDs
from this tape, you can use the MULTI DIAL control
to set the number of tracks to the number of tracks
comprising the first album.
When the final track of the first album has been
recorded, the unit automatically performs the PMA
writing procedure and enters stop mode.

4.3.3

Rec mute function

Digital direct

As mentioned earlier, the digital direct mode
bypasses some of the input circuitry of the CDRW2000 (the frequency convertor and the digital
level control) to write directly to the disc.
To enable or disable digital direct recording:
1 Ensure that the input source is set to DIGITAL
(either AES/EBU, COAXIAL or OPTICAL).

1 While recording is in progress, press the REC
MUTE key F.
The display shows REC MUTE, the meters
stop displaying the current level and the monitored sound is cut.
2 After about four seconds, the unit enters
record ready mode.
NOTE

This function is only available from the remote control
unit. It is not possible to use this function with the
main unit only.

4.3.5

Fade-in and fade-out

To provide smooth beginnings and endings to
recorded tracks, the unit provides fade facilities.
Fade-ins are from –∞ (silence) to the set input level
(4.1.1, “Signal volume”) and fade-outs go from the
current input volume to silence.
The fade-in and fade-out times can be set independently in increments of one second, from 1 second to
24 seconds.
To set the fade times:

2 Press the MENU key (9 or 6) repeatedly until
the display shows D_DIRECT>XXX,
where XXX is the current setting, either ON
or OFF.

1 Press the MENU key (9 or 6) repeatedly until
the display shows FADE IN > XXS,
where XX is the current fade-in time, in
seconds.

3 Turn the MULTI DIAL control B or use the
SKIP keys Hto change setting to ON or OFF.

2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control B or use the
SKIP keys Hto change the value of the fade-in
time.

When digital direct recording is enabled, the
indicator in the display flashes slowly
when the unit is in record ready mode, or is
recording.

DIGITAL

NOTE

As mentioned earlier, the digital direct feature
bypasses the frequency convertor. Recording is
therefore only possible from sources recorded with
44.1 kHz sampling frequency.
If digital direct is selected, the digital volume is
bypassed and the menu item disappears. Once the
digital direct mode is turned off, the level settings pre-

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3 Press the MENU key again so that the display
shows FADE OUT> XXS, where XX is
the current fade-out time, in seconds.
4 Turn the MULTI DIAL control or use the SKIP
keys to change the value of the fade-out time.
It is possible to set the fade-in time only (perform step 5 after step 2) or the fade-out time
only (in step 1, press the MENU key until the
fade-out time menu item is shown).
To perform the fade-in:

4 – Recording—Copy-protection

2 Start the source material, and press the FADER
key (5 or 8).
The display shows FADE IN for the time
specified in the menu item above.
As the fade progresses, the monitored signal
gradually becomes louder, reflecting the level
recorded on disc.
To perform a fade-out:
1 While recording, press the FADER key (5 or
8).
The display shows FADE OUT for the time
specified in the menu above.
As the fade progresses, the monitored signal
gradually becomes quieter, reflecting the level
recorded on disc.
2 When the end of the fade-out time is reached,
the unit goes into record ready mode. Recording can be restarted with the FADER key or the
PLAY or PAUSE keys.
It is not possible to change the fade-in and fade-out
times to new values while recording is in progress.
Fades are also possible in digital direct mode (4.3.3,
“Digital direct”).

4.4 Copy-protection
The CD-RW2000 allows copy-protection to be
applied to the discs produced. Naturally, the copyprotection applies only to digital-to-digital copies.
There are three settings:
• FREE (may be freely copied), where no copyprotection is applied to the recorded disc.
• 1GEN (single-generation copying), where one
digital copy (“child”) can be made from the
recorded disc, but no digital copies (“grandchildren”) can be made from the child.
• PROH (copy prohibited) which prevents any digital copies being made from the recorded disc

1 Press the MENU key (9 or 6) repeatedly until
the display shows COPY ID>XXXX,
where XXXX is the current setting for copyprotection as shown above.
2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control B or use the
SKIP keys H to change the copy-protection
setting.
NOTE

Copy-protection applies on a ““per-track”, not a per-disc
basis. This means that you can apply different copy-protection levels to different tracks (but you can’t apply different
copy-protection levels to different parts of the same track).
If copy-protection is important to your work, you may want
to check this setting every time you make a recording, to
ensure that you have the protection level that you want.

4.5 Rehearsal
There are two areas in which the unit’s rehearsal
facilities can be used: synchronized recording (4.3.1,
“Synchronized recording”) and automatic track division (4.3.2, “Automatic track division”).
The purpose of the rehearsal facilities is to allow you
to override the automatic synchronized recording and
track division facilities where necessary.
Here is an example where this facility may be of
value:
A piece has been recorded on DAT, with a verbal
count-in immediately prior to the first drum beat.
This count-in is not to be recorded as a part of the CD
track, but the threshold level has been set to a level
where the fourth count will trigger recording (–24 dB
— this is the limit of the threshold sensitivity and
cannot be adjusted further).
Drum beat
S_LVL

1 With a recordable disc loaded, press the
RECORD key (J or D) so that the unit enters
record ready mode.

"1"

"2"

"3"

"4"

Sync recording starts here

When the rehearsal facility is used, the source is cued
up and played, and the first few seconds of the track

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4 – Recording—Rehearsal
are sampled and looped. The position of the loop can
be adjusted.
This section is looped.
The MULTI DIAL
control adjusts the
position of the loop.

1 Load a recordable disc into the unit and make
sure the unit is in stop mode.
2 Cue the source material to the start of the
source track to be recorded (i.e. in the example
above, this would be just before the count-in).
3 Press the RHSL key 4 so that the display
shows Waiting Sync.

S_LVL

Drum beat

"1"

"2"

"3"

"4"

4 Start playing the source. When the start of the
track is detected (as explained in 4.3.1, “Synchronized recording”), the display changes to
Sync RHSL.
5 If the rehearsal does not start at the region of
the true start point, press the RHSL key once
again to “re-arm” the trigger.

When this offset has been set, synchronized recording takes place with the start occurring at the new
location:
S_LVL

Drum beat

7 Stop the source.
"1"

"2"

"3"

"4"

Sync recording starts at new
point

This example shows how the start time can be moved
forward, in order to eliminate unwanted “false
starts”. It is also possible to “slip” the start time backwards, in order to record a quiet passage that would
otherwise not trigger the sync recording facility (this
is done by the use of a memory buffer).
As well as being used for changing the start time of
synchronized recording, the start of an automatic
track division can also be trimmed backwards and
forwards in a similar way.
Both the sync start trim and the track start trim can
take the same value and can be used in the same
recording.
The maximum trim value is 125 frames on either side
of the original point (represented by 0), where there
are 75 frames in a second (i.e. 1.67 seconds).

4.5.1

6 After nine seconds, the message changes from
Sync RHSL, and the sampled data loops
in a four-second loop. The display shows
Sync 0:0X, where X is the current second of the loop.

Rehearsal for synchronized
recording

To perform a synchronized recording, using the
rehearsal mode to slip the start of the track forwards
or backwards:

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8 Turn the MULTI DIAL control B to adjust the
point of the loop. The display shows:
TRIM = +XXXf or
TRIM = -XXXf, where XXX can be a
number between 0 and 125 and changes
back to the Sync 0:0x display when the
loop restarts.
Every time the trim value is changed, the loop
starts replaying from the new start point.
9 When the new start point has been set, press
the STOP key (G or I).
10 Cue up the source material to the original
point set in step 2.
11 Press the RECORD key (J or D) to enter
record ready mode, and then press the SYNC
REC key (K or E).
12 Start playing the source material. The unit
starts recording, with the start point being
determined by the trim value.
NOTE

If a trim setting is made for the sync start, this will
apply to all sync starts and track divisions made in
the future until the value is reset using the procedure
above.

4 – Recording—Rehearsal
4.5.2

Rehearsal for track division

In the same way that the automatic threshold may
produce a false trigger, starting recording at the
wrong point, the automatic threshold may produce
false track divisions.
By rehearsing the point at which the track division is
to be made, it is possible to trim the division point so
that it corresponds to a the track division which is
actually required.
1 Load a recordable disc into the unit and make
sure the unit is in stop mode.
2 If the unit is not already in auto track mode,
set it so that the A-TRACK indicator is lit on the
display (4.3.2, “Automatic track division”).
3 Cue the source material to a little before the
point of the planned track division.
4 Press the RHSL key 4 twice so that the display
shows Waiting Inc.
If the auto track mode has not previously been
selected, the display shows No Inc
Mode when the key is pressed.
5 Start playing the source. When the start of the
track is detected (as explained in 4.3.1, “Synchronized recording”), the display changes to
Inc RHSL.
6 If the rehearsal does not start at the region of
the true track division point, press the RHSL
key once again to “re-arm” the trigger.
7 After nine seconds, the message changes from
Inc RHSL, and the sampled data loops in
a four-second loop. The display shows Inc
0:0X, where X is the current second of the
loop.
8 Stop the source.

9 Turn the MULTI DIAL control B to adjust the
point of the loop. The display shows:
TRIM = +XXXf or
TRIM = -XXXf, where XXX can be a
number between 0 and 125 and changes
back to the Inc 0:0x display when the
loop restarts.
10 When the track division point has been fixed,
press the STOP key (G or I).
11 Press the RECORD key (J or D) to enter
record ready mode. The synchronized recording mode can be used here, and so the SYNC
REC key (K or E) may be pressed to prepare
for synchronized recording.
12 Cue up the source material to the point where
recording is to start.
13 Start playing the source material. If sync
recording is not being used, start recording on
the CD-RW2000 (otherwise recording starts
automatically).
When the track division point (plus or minus the trim
value set earlier) is reached, the recording will divide
into tracks.
Note that if a positive trim value is set (i.e. the start
point of the track is “slipped” to a position past the
“normal” start), the counter shows a minus value
(e.g. -0.02) for the period between the “normal”
and the actual adjusted start position. This minus
value is also displayed when recording starts, if sync
recording has been enabled.
NOTE

If a trim setting is made for the track division, this will
apply to all track divisions and sync starts made in
the future until the value is reset using the procedure
above.

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5 – After recording
This section deals with the actions taken after recording: finalizing for CD-R and CD-RW discs, and erase
operations for CD-RW discs.
Once finalized, CD-R discs are truly final—no more
can be recorded on them. By contrast, CD-RW discs
can be “unfinalized” using the CD-RW2000, i.e. their
TOC can be deleted, and if there is space, further
material can be recorded on them. Even if the disc is
full, tracks can be erased following the unfinalize
process, and new material can be recorded.

5.1 Finalizing
As has been explained earlier (1.2, “Finalizing”), in
order for a disc to become a standard CD, it must
have a Table of Contents (TOC) written to it. This
process is known as finalizing.
An unfinalized disc can always be distinguished on
the CD-RW2000 by the NO TOC indicator under the
disc type on the display being lit when the disc is
inserted.
To finalize a disc:
1 With the unfinalized (recordable) disc loaded,
and the unit in stop mode, press the FINALIZE
key (E or B).
The display shows Finalize OK?.
2 If you do not want to proceed with the finalizing process, press any other key (such as the
STOP key).
3 To start the finalizing process, press the MULTI
DIAL control B or press the ENTER key 7.
4 If finalization has been chosen, the display
changes. The NO TOC indicator goes out, and the
word TOC and the REC indicator flashes in the
display. The unit starts counting down from a
time shown on the display (about 1 minute 10
seconds).
5 After finalization, a CD-RW NO TOC changes to
CD-RW and a CD-R NO TOC changes to a CD.
NOTE

Although CD-R discs finalized on the CD-RW2000
may be replayed on ordinary CD players, remember
that finalized CD-RW discs may not play on CD
players.

5.1.1

Unfinalizing CD-RW discs

If a CD-RW disc has been finalized, it is possible to
erase the Table of Contents in the following way:

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1 With the finalized disc loaded and the unit in
stop mode, press the ERASE key (F or C).
2 If the display does not show the word
Unfinalize?, turn the MULTI DIAL
control B or use the SKIP keys H until it is
displayed.
3 If you do not want to proceed with the unfinalizing process, press any other key (such as the
STOP key).
4 To start the unfinalizing process, press the
MULTI DIAL control B or press the ENTER key
7.
5 If unfinalization has been chosen, the NO TOC
indicator starts flashing in the display, and the
word ERASE also starts flashing. The unit
starts counting down from a time shown on the
display (depending on the disc and material,
this value will be between 50 seconds and 1
minute 30 seconds).
6 After unfinalization, a CD-RW indicator changes
to a CD-RW NO TOC indicator.

5.2 Erasing
Unfinalizing (described above) is a special case of
erasing a disc. It is also possible to erase a track or
tracks, starting with the last-recorded track, a whole
disc, or to “refresh” a disc.
NOTE

Erase procedures are possible only on a CD-RW disc.
Even if a CD-RW disc has been finalized, selecting an
erase procedure will automatically unfinalize it prior to erasure. The disc may then have to be re-finalized. Remember
that it is not possible to perform any erase procedures on a
CD-R disc.

5.2.1

Erasing tracks

It is possible to erase the last recorded track, the last
two recorded tracks, the last three recorded tracks,
etc. It is not, however, possible to erase tracks in the
“middle” of the disc.
1 With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop
mode, press the ERASE key (F or C).
2 If the display does not show ERASE XXXX?, where XX is the number of the last
track recorded on the disc, turn the MULTI
DIAL control B or use the SKIP keys H until
it is displayed.

5 – After recording—Erasing
3 Turn the MULTI DIAL control or use the SKIP
keys to change the number of the first track to
be erased. The highest value that this number
can take is the last track recorded (e.g. if 17
tracks have been recorded on the disc, 1717 means that the last track only, 17, will be
erased). The lowest value that this number can
take is 2 (if this number was 1, the whole disc
would be erased, as described below).
4 If you do not want to proceed with the erase
operation, press any other key (such as the
STOP key).
NOTE

If only one track has been recorded on the disc, only
the “erase disc” option (5.2.2, “Erasing a whole disc”)
is available.

5 When the range of tracks to be erased has been
selected, press the MULTI DIAL control or press
the ENTER key 7.
NOTE

This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to
erase a track or tracks, make sure that they are
recordings that you really want to erase!

6 If the erase operation has been selected, the
word ERASE flashes on the display, and the
timer starts counting down. The process will
typically take around 20 seconds).
7 At the end of the countdown period, the word
Complete appears briefly on the display,
and the display returns to the track/time
display.

5.2.2

Erasing a whole disc

When you want to erase a whole disc (all the tracks
on a disc), follow the procedure below:
1 With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop
mode, press the ERASE key (F or C).
2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control B or use the
SKIP keys H until the display shows ERASE
DISC?.
3 If you do not want to proceed with the erase
operation, press any other key (such as the
STOP key).
4 To erase the contents of the disc, press the
MULTI DIAL control or press the ENTER key
7.

NOTE

This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to
erase a disc, make sure that it contains only recordings that you really want to erase!

5 If the erase operation has been selected, the
word ERASE flashes on the display, and the
timer starts counting down a time value shown
on the display.
6 At the end of the countdown period, the word
Complete appears briefly on the display,
and the display returns to the track/time
display.

5.2.3

Refreshing a disc

If a CD-RW disc has been corrupted at any point (e.g.
power has been cut off in the middle of a finalize
operation, etc.), or has been used in a computer or
another piece of equipment that makes it unreadable,
it is possible to “refresh” the disc to make it usable
again. This is equivalent to formatting a disk on a
computer to prepare it for use. This operation
destroys all data on the disc.
1 With the disc loaded, and the unit in stop
mode, press the ERASE key (F or C).
2 Turn the MULTI DIAL control B or use the
SKIP keys H until the display shows DISC
REFRESH.
3 If you do not want to proceed with the refresh
operation, press any other key (such as the
STOP key).
4 To refresh the disc, press the MULTI DIAL control or press the ENTER key 7.
NOTE

This operation cannot be undone. If you are going to
refresh a disc, make sure that it contains only recordings that you really want to erase!

5 If the refresh operation has been selected, the
words ERASE XX:XX are shown on the
display, and the timer starts counting down
(XX:XX). The refresh operation typically
takes around 20 minutes.
6 At the end of the countdown period, the word
Complete appears briefly on the display,
and the display returns to the track/time
display (of course, there are no tracks, and the
disc is as the start, with the total time of the
disc available for recording).

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6 – Reference and specifications
6.1 Troubleshooting
Symptom

Possible cause and remedy

No sound on playback (the disc is playing and the time
display is incrementing)
No meter indication
when a source is
input

The connections from the CD-RW2000
to the amplifier system have not been
made properly, or the input source
selector is not at the correct position.

D-IN UNLOCK!

Cannot record on a
disc (pressing
RECORD shows
MONITOR)
The recording level
suddenly jumps (up
or down) when
switching to or from
digital direct mode
PGM Full !

Disc Full! or
Cannot Rec!

Word CLK Err

Not FS 44.1k!

No Inc Mode

Disc Error

Erase Error!

The display suddenly
shows PMA
Writing

Analog and/or digital volume (4.1.1,
“Signal volume”) is set too low. The signal is being input through an unselected
input source (4.1, “Input selection”).
A digital input source has been
selected, but the source is not connected or is not switched on.
A finalized disc has been inserted. Use
an unfinalized recordable disc.

Symptom
Rec Error

No OPC Area!

OPC Area CLR

Need Repair!

System Err!

When recording from digital sources,
the digital direct mode bypasses the
digital level (4.1.1, “Signal volume”), so
that if this has been set to a non-zero
value, the level will be different. See
4.3.3, “Digital direct”.
An attempt has been made to create
more than 25 program steps.
There is no space on the disc, or no
tracks are available, or a general recording error has occurred.
An external word sync clock has been
selected (see 2.4.1, “Word sync connections”), but no word clock source is
available or the word clock is ±7% or
more away from the base frequency of
44.1 kHz.
You are trying to do digital direct recording from a source which has not been
recorded at 44.1 kHz (4.3.3, “Digital
direct”).
Auto track is not on when an attempt is
being made to rehearse track split
times.
The disc is bad. If it is a CD-RW disc,
you may refresh it (5.2.3, “Refreshing a
disc”), otherwise replace the disc.
An error has occurred while trying to
erase the disc.
Either the disc is full (this message will
be prefaced by Disc
Full!! (4.2.5, “Full disc”) or an
attempt has been mode to write more
than 99 tracks.

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Tray Error!
Drive Error!

Possible cause and remedy
General recording error. This may be
caused by vibration or a shock during
recording, for example, or may be the
result of a bad disc. Try recording again
with the same disc. If the message
appears again, try a different disc.
Appears only with CD-R discs. The
OPC area is full, and no further recording is possible on this disc. Finalize the
disc.
Seen when a CD-RW disc OPC area is
full, and the CD-RW2000 automatically
cleans up the OPC area for further
recording.
Current disc needs repair. Refresh the
CD-RW disc using the procedure
described in 5.2.3, “Refreshing a disc”.
System error.
Error in the tray mechanism.
Error in the drive mechanism.

6.2 Specifications
Recording media type
Recording resolution
Recording sampling frequency
Frequency convertor input
Frequency response

CD-R, CD-RW, CD-RDA, CD-RWDA
16-bit linear
44.1 kHz

Wow & flutter

32 kHz — 48 kHz
20 Hz — 20 kHz (playback ±0.5 dB,
recording ±1 dB)
> 98 dB (playback)
> 92 dB (recording)
> 94 dB (playback)
> 92 dB (recording)
< 0.004% (playback)
< 0.005% (recording)
90 dB (playback : 1 kHz)
80 dB (recording : 1 kHz)
Unmeasurable (< 0.001%)

Analog inputs
Nominal input level
Maximum input level
Input impedance
Analog inputs
Nominal input level
Maximum input level
Input impedance

Balanced XLR-type
+4 dBu
+20 dBV
10 kΩ (balanced)
Unbalanced RCA
–10 dBV (FS –16 dB)
+ 6dBV
33 kΩ (unbalanced)

Analog outputs
Nominal output level
Maximum output
level
Output impedance

Unbalanced RCA
–10 dBV (FS –16 dB)
+6 dBV

S/N ratio
Dynamic range
Total harmonic distortion
Channel separation

800 Ω (unbalanced)

6 – Reference and specifications—Specifications
Analog outputs
Nominal output level
Maximum output
level
Output impedance
Headphone output
Output level
Digital inputs
AES/EBU
COAXIAL
OPTICAL
Digital outputs
AES/EBU
COAXIAL
OPTICAL

Balanced XLR-type
+4 dBu (FS –16 dB)
+20 dBu

Voltage requirements

75 Ω (balanced)
6 mm (1/4”) stereo
35 mW + 35 mW (into 32 Ω)

Power consumption
Applicable
electromagnetic
environment
Peak inrush current
Dimensions

XLR-type, AES3-1992
RCA pin, IEC60958 TYPE II
TOSLINK , IEC60958 TYPE II
XLR-type, AES3-1992
RCA pin, IEC60958 TYPE II
TOSLINK , IEC60958 TYPE II

Weight
Operating temperature
Supplied accessories

USA/Canada 120 VAC, 60 Hz
U.K./Europe 230 VAC, 50 Hz
Australia 240 VAC, 50 Hz
General export 120/230 VAC, 60 Hz
30 W
E4

1.8 A
483 x 98 x 317.5 (mm)
19 x 3.9 x 12.5 (in)
7 kg (15.4 lbs)
5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
RC-RW2000 remote control unit
2m (6 ft.) AC cord
Rack mount screw kit

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